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H743 WWU

1991 Harley Davidson Sportster

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,921 mi
Last recorded14,921 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster12,880 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH743 WWU
MakeHarley Davidson
ModelSportster
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 14,921 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 14,603 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2023 14,603 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 10,169 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 10,169 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 10,056 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 10,031 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 10,031 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2019

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 9 Aug 2019

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 9,787 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 9,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 9,012 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Pass 15 May 2015 8,705 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 8,403 miles

How Reliable is the Harley Davidson Sportster?

Based on 10,382 MOT tests across 942 vehicles.

86.4%
Pass Rate
392
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
942
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 88
reflector on motorcycle missing 59
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 56
Direction indicator not working 36
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition 36
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H743 WWU is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.6% with a typical mileage of 12,880 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Harley Davidson Sportster fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 88 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H743 WWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Harley Davidson Sportster typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 35 years old, this Harley Davidson Sportster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H743 WWU registered?

H743 WWU is a 1991 Harley Davidson Sportster, first registered on 17 May 1991.

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